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Irish Naval Officer. Outdoors 🌊🏕️🗻Rugby Referee

Cork, Ireland
Joined February 2011
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A privilege to take over command especially from my old school friend of nearly 30 years and following in the footsteps of my Dad
"I have the Ship" 🇮🇪⚓ Recent handover of Officer Commanding (OC) LÉ GEORGE BERNARD SHAW between incoming OC, Lt Cdr Donaldson, and outgoing OC, Lt Cdr Cotter 🫡 Lt Cdr Donaldson takes up his command 34years after his father took command of LÉ CIARA 🔱 #navy #bemore
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Kate O'Connor - World Championships silver medallist! A moment to truly savour for the Dundalk heptathlete, who has written herself into Irish sporting folklore 🇮🇪 🥈 #RTEsport #WorldAthleticsChamps
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UNSTOPPABLE!! 🚫 Shane Barrett rattles the net for the games opening goal! 🙌👏 @OfficialCorkGAA #CORvTIP
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“By 2030, we will be more dependent on undersea interconnectors for energy than any other European country. In or out of any military alliance, we need to greatly increase our naval & air defences to protect vital sources of energy & telecomms links.” irishtimes.com/business/econ…
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That high resolution AROME model out to 9am shows gusts I’ve never seen this model show before for Ireland and this model is one of the best there is for Ireland. Anyone saying this is just another storm is in for a rude awakening. This will be an historic storm. #StormÉowyn
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Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, @MichealMartinTD, has today instructed @IRLDeptDefence to enter into discussions with @dlrcc to secure berthage in Dún Laoghaire harbour for @naval_service activity on East Coast. Full press release: gov.ie/en/press-release/4961…
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.@irishpolbatt personnel clearing the route to resupply their comrades on the Blue Line. 🇮🇪 🇺🇳 🇱🇧 @defenceforces @IRLDeptDefence @IrishMissionUN
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Respect Our Game Initiative taking place in Clubs this Weekend 🏉🤝 The IRFU is calling on all Clubs to take part in a series of Respect Our Game activities over the weekend, to highlight the values of the game! Read more: bit.ly/4dSQVCb ⬅️ #IrishRugby
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Ships assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 conducted a Passing Exercise and medical team exchange with 🇮🇪 LE James Joyce (P 62) to continue NATO’s tradition of interoperability with our Allies and partners whenever and wherever possible. “The opportunity for NATO to exercise with the Irish Armed Forces at sea allowed for sharing of knowledge and enhanced development, which is beneficial for all, and is most welcomed”, said Commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, Cmdre. Bo Overgaard.
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KYLER MURRAY ARE YOU SERIOUS?! 😱 📺: #LARvsAZ on FOX 📱: atnfl.co/watch
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Great to get the season underway
Law updates and bronco tests are just a small part of the annual IRFU National Referee Panel Weekend. Take a look.
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CIARAN FRAWLEY WITH A LAST-GASP WINNER 😯 Ireland have BEATEN the world champions South Africa 🤩🇮🇪
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Wow another incredible performance 🥇
Gold 🥇 for Ciara Mageean in the women's 1500m final!!!☘️ #Roma2024 📺 Watch on @RTE2 & @RTEplayer
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Incredible 🥇🥇🥇
🥇 Gold for the Ireland mixed 4x400m relay team at the European Championships! Wow!
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🥇 Gold for the Ireland mixed 4x400m relay team at the European Championships! Wow!
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Watched from Monkstown as a very young kid for her launch. Dad served as XO in 1986 and I was XO for her last patrol in 2019. A sad day. Great service to the state.
This weekend, we bid a heartfelt farewell to #LÉEITHNE #P31 as she leaves Cork Harbour for the last time. For decades, she has been a symbol of strength & dedication. Her legacy will inspire future generations. Fair winds and following seas #LÉEITHNE. Slán & go raibh maith agat🇮🇪
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Starting rates of pay in the Defence Forces compare favourably to rates of pay across the public service. But there are many more benefits. 🧵1/4
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#LÉAOIBHINN #P71 Inshore Patrol Vessel #IPV proceeds to sea to start into the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) process. Another step forward as we regenerate & rebuild the #IrishNavy for the future. Fair winds & following seas to all who will serve onboard #BeMore #Joinourteam – at Cork, Ireland
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The colours on the Irish Sea last night @naval_service
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